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World Food Day 2026: Make innovation inclusive and impactful for resilient agrifood systems
From UQ Reef Science To National Action In Fiji
Better borders systems can lower the cost of traceability rules
Better allocation of social spending would achieve greater gains for children and ease future public costs, says OECD
UN Decade of Healthy Ageing midpoint report finds progress, calls for greater investment
Commitments Must Yield Tangible Progress in Democratic Republic of Congo, Special Representative Tells Security Council
World leaders renew commitment to protect the world from future pandemics
Final call to help shape the future of Australias social economy
Global growth holds up despite successive shocks, but risks persist
Final call to help shape the future of Australia’s social economy
Put Peacemaking First as United Nations Missions Face Growing Threats, Secretary-General Urges Security Council
One in three institutions built to advance gender equality stripped of power in just two years, new UN report reveals
Report warns of transnational repression and reprisals against individuals and organisations cooperating with the UN
Houthi Advance towards Key Red Sea Chokepoint Raises Risk of Wider Conflict, Assistant Secretary-General Warns
Switzerland should boost productivity across the economy and prepare public finances for an ageing population
WHO and Commonwealth Secretariat renew partnership to strengthen health systems and advance universal health coverage
Relative Calm Ends as Yemen Enters ‘New, More Dangerous Phase’ of War, Special Envoy Warns Security Council
Governments remain central to fostering competitiveness and innovation in the space economy as private investment grows
Governments reforming tax systems to boost growth but revenue pressures continue to mount
UN Women at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 81)
UN Women Executive Director concludes three-day visit to Jordan
General Assembly Adopts Resolution Endorsing the Merger of UNSSC into UNITAR, and Establishing the new United Nations Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation
Autonomous weapons can select targets without human help – now is the time for binding rules
City backs Global Citizen NOW to showcase Perth on the world stage
World leaders to address Perth audience for Global Citizen NOW
Summon Spirit of Compromise to Peacefully Settle Disputes, Secretary-General Urges Security Council, Calling for More Diplomacy in World Facing Increasing Peril
IATA Board Appoints Saadia Zahidi As Director General
Security Council, 10195th Meeting (AM) UNOWAS
Security Council, 10194th Meeting (AM) Yemen
Security Council, 10192nd Meeting (AM) Non-proliferation
Security Council, 10191st Meeting (AM) Ukraine
Switzerland’s Thomas Gass appointed new DAC Chair
UNITAR and UPU Join Forces to Help Governments Bridge the Digital Divide
OECD job markets remain strong, but real wages are lagging
World Health Assembly Global Parliamentary Forum: from commitment to action on the WHO Pandemic Agreement and sustainable financing for health
Tax Inspectors Without Borders strengthening tax systems through new South-South co-operation
Large companies need to turn commitments to responsible business conduct into action
Tourist arrivals reach new record but the sector must adapt to keep growing
Tackling public debt and improving productivity are key to boost growth in France
New OECD survey shows highest ever levels of trust in Australia’s public institutions
Farm incomes set to rise over next decade – but volatility puts gains at risk
Ukraine is reforming in real time: OECD launches three new Reviews to support a stronger, more resilient economy
Child deaths in conflict surge by a third amid rise of tech-driven warfare
Resume Concerted Diplomatic Efforts towards Full Ukraine-Russian Federation Ceasefire Now, Top UN Official Urges Security Council
UNITAR Joined Global Discussion on the Intersection of AI and Behavioural Science
Improving public administration and health outcomes while accelerating climate action would support higher living standards in Latvia
War in Ukraine at Deadliest Point in Four Years, UN Officials Warn Security Council, as Speakers Urge Immediate Ceasefire, Return to Diplomacy
OECD Ministerial Council Outcomes 5 June